Pubdate: Tue, 28 Dec 2004
Source: Pak Tribune (Pakistan)
Copyright: 2004 Pakistan News Service
Contact:  http://paktribune.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3193

ANF RECOVERS DRUGS WORTH MILLIONS

ATTOCK, Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) on Tuesday here recovered chras and 
hashish worth millions of rupees and arrested an international drug smuggler.

Joint Director ANF Lt Colonel Wasif Sajjad while addressing a press 
conference told that on a tip off that heavy amount of drugs is being 
smuggled from Peshawar to Punjab, a team of ANF led by DSP Sabtain Kazmi 
barricaded GT road near Tarbela, Hazro.

During the operation, a carry van coming from Peshawar was signaled to stop 
but the men in van opened fire on ANF personnel.

But in the counter fire and chase of the smugglers, Dildar Khan, resident 
of Peshawar sustained bullet injuries and was arrested while his accomplice 
managed to escape from the scene.

During the search of van, ANF recovered 225 kg chars and 850 kg hashish. 
Dildar Khan is said to be a notorious international drug smuggler.

Police after lodging the case has started the investigation.
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